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ABC Radio NationalABC Radio Nationalinfo_rn@your.abc.net.auThe Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.pp8j2WyJD3noWed, 20 Mar 2019 17:30:00 +1100Angry language, religion and violence Can we still talk about religion, identity, immigration, extremism – without it ending in bloodshed? And, the massive attempt by churches and other faiths to recognise the scale of the Christchurch tragedy. Also, the Israeli human rights lawyer who had a Can we still talk about religion, identity, immigration, extremism – without it ending in bloodshed? And, the massive attempt by churches and other faiths to recognise the scale of the Christchurch tragedy. Also, the Israeli human rights lawyer who had a racist candidate thrown off the ballot for next month’s Israel elections.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/march-20-2019/10921302
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/march-20-2019/10921302ABC Radio National00:28:27Wrestling with George Pell's legacyGeorge Pell goes from cardinal to convict -- jailed for the sexual abuse of two choirboys in the 1990s. We look at how he came to dominate the Australian Catholic church and his legacy today. Also, how tribalism – religious, political and cultural – sets George Pell goes from cardinal to convict -- jailed for the sexual abuse of two choirboys in the 1990s. We look at how he came to dominate the Australian Catholic church and his legacy today. Also, how tribalism – religious, political and cultural – sets citizen against citizen and how we can repair the division.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/march-13-2019/10896652
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/march-13-2019/10896652ABC Radio National00:28:37International Women's Day and western assumptionsThis week Kumi Taguchi hosts a special edition of the Religion and Ethics Report. She asks Noha Aboueldahab if Movements like these fail to account for the diverse grievances, needs, and expectations of women in various contexts. Also, how are the ripplesThis week Kumi Taguchi hosts a special edition of the Religion and Ethics Report. She asks Noha Aboueldahab if Movements like these fail to account for the diverse grievances, needs, and expectations of women in various contexts. Also, how are the ripples of the Me Too and Nuns Too movements being felt by women religious in Australia? And, how you can hold the church in the palm of your hand.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/march-6-2019/10876256
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/march-6-2019/10876256ABC Radio National00:28:32The fallout from the George Pell sagaCardinal George Pell has been convicted on five counts of child sexual abuse. A psychologist who advised the royal commission into institutional sex abuse will explain the impact the verdict is having on the broader community. And, the brave priest who fiCardinal George Pell has been convicted on five counts of child sexual abuse. A psychologist who advised the royal commission into institutional sex abuse will explain the impact the verdict is having on the broader community. And, the brave priest who first warned the Catholic church about the abuse crisis – 35 years ago says the Pell conviction must trigger a radical shift in power across the Catholic world. Also, the Islamic State group is defeated on the ground but will its ideology survive?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/february-27-2019/10853974
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/february-27-2019/10853974ABC Radio National00:28:49A just war, the 'closet' in the Vatican and a historic child sex-abuse summitTwo major events have rocked the Vatican - the defrocking of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick for sexual offences, and the bombshell book claiming 80 per cent of clergy who work in the Vatican are gay. Also, could robots be programmed to fight wars according tTwo major events have rocked the Vatican - the defrocking of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick for sexual offences, and the bombshell book claiming 80 per cent of clergy who work in the Vatican are gay. Also, could robots be programmed to fight wars according to a moral code? And what do reform-minded Catholics in the pews expect from this week’s Vatican summit on sexual abuse?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/february-20-2018/10830486
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/february-20-2018/10830486ABC Radio National00:28:28An emergency sex-abuse summit, why Donald Trump’s election was an act of divine providence, and why ex-evangelicals have united under the label “ex-vangelicals”Pope Francis will host a sex abuse prevention summit next week - but will the summit deliver? Also, the late Billy Graham was the most prominent preacher of the 20th century, speaking directly to an estimated 200 million people during his life. But is hisPope Francis will host a sex abuse prevention summit next week - but will the summit deliver? Also, the late Billy Graham was the most prominent preacher of the 20th century, speaking directly to an estimated 200 million people during his life. But is his evangelist son Franklin Graham more politician than preacher – cheering on Donald Trump and his views on immigration and Islam? And what exactly does “ex-vangelicals”mean?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/february-13-2019/10807024
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/february-13-2019/10807024ABC Radio National00:28:34Banks, greed and profit, a landmark papal visit, and Northern Ireland’s Brexit dilemma When does reasonable profit turn into greed? That’s one of the big ethical challenges revealed by the banking royal commission. And if the UK crashes out of the European Union seven weeks from now, the boom gates will go back up along the border between NWhen does reasonable profit turn into greed? That’s one of the big ethical challenges revealed by the banking royal commission. And if the UK crashes out of the European Union seven weeks from now, the boom gates will go back up along the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish republic. But could the sectarian violence – Catholic versus Protestant – that scarred Northern Ireland for 30 years also return? Also, are autocratic governments in the Arabian Gulf using this week’s papal visit to Abu Dhabi to mask their poor human rights records?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/february-6-2018/10784812
Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/february-6-2018/10784812ABC Radio National00:28:38A secular Greece and building the peace in Sri LankaA decade after the civil war ended in Sri Lanka , the country is a relatively prosperous place.A decade after the civil war ended in Sri Lanka , the country is a relatively prosperous place.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/a-secular-greece-and-building-the-peace-in-sri-lanka/10762646
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/a-secular-greece-and-building-the-peace-in-sri-lanka/10762646ABC Radio National00:28:37The Age of Anger: Pankaj Mishra on religion, populism and the hurt of changeCan you throw off faith and tradition, embrace reason and free markets without feeling the hurt of change?Can you throw off faith and tradition, embrace reason and free markets without feeling the hurt of change?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/the-age-of-anger:-pankaj-mishra-on-religion,-populism-and-the-hu/10739194
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/the-age-of-anger:-pankaj-mishra-on-religion,-populism-and-the-hu/10739194ABC Radio National00:28:35pankaj mishra, trump, erdogan, putin, religion, inequality, shame, humiliationA protest rally in San Diego, California (BILL WECHTER/AFP/Getty Images)Is Liberalism dead?In his latest book author Patrick J. Deneen writes that of the three dominant ideologies of the twentieth century—fascism, communism, and liberalism—only the last remains. In an in-depth interview, presenter Andrew West asks the author of the provocative In his latest book author Patrick J. Deneen writes that of the three dominant ideologies of the twentieth century—fascism, communism, and liberalism—only the last remains. In an in-depth interview, presenter Andrew West asks the author of the provocative book ‘Why Liberalism Failed’, whether liberalism supplanted religion as the organising principle of the West. What then were the consequences?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/january-16-2019/10467320
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/january-16-2019/10467320ABC Radio National00:28:39What could replace religion in the West?As religion withers in the liberal west, what takes its place? The provocative Canadian writer Jordan Peterson confronts this question.As religion withers in the liberal west, what takes its place? The provocative Canadian writer Jordan Peterson confronts this question.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/january-9th-2018/10466930
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/january-9th-2018/10466930ABC Radio National00:28:39Michael Ignatieff on why religious and cultural diversity may not be working http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/michael-ignatieff/10465896
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/michael-ignatieff/10465896ABC Radio National00:28:37An extraordinary life A special program about the martyrdom of civil rights leader and Baptist preacher Dr Martin Luther King. He always tried to reach across the colour line, comforting whites who feared black empowerment. But King also had a message about the poverty and vioA special program about the martyrdom of civil rights leader and Baptist preacher Dr Martin Luther King. He always tried to reach across the colour line, comforting whites who feared black empowerment. But King also had a message about the poverty and violence that propped up racism, and that made the powerful very uncomfortable.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/december-26-2018/10466712
Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/december-26-2018/10466712ABC Radio National00:28:38The history of the Bible in AustraliaAuthor Meredith Lake on why an understanding of the Bible is incredibly important in understanding Australian history and identity.Author Meredith Lake on why an understanding of the Bible is incredibly important in understanding Australian history and identity.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/december-19-2018/10466544
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/december-19-2018/10466544ABC Radio National00:28:39Labor challenges, the AMLO factor in Mexico, and how to deal with an anxious AustraliaHow can the Labor Party keep socially conservative blue-collar voters onside while embracing liberal policies on sexuality and identity? And how Mexico’s new leftist president built a religious coalition that swept him into power. Also, Australia’s leadinHow can the Labor Party keep socially conservative blue-collar voters onside while embracing liberal policies on sexuality and identity? And how Mexico’s new leftist president built a religious coalition that swept him into power. Also, Australia’s leading social researcher takes on the biggest question in public life today. How do we get along with people who distrust and even dislike us?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/labor-challenges,-mexico,-australia-reimagined/10611376
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/labor-challenges,-mexico,-australia-reimagined/10611376ABC Radio National00:28:38Defamation laws, violation of human rights, and the white Christian vote in the USAs major media companies push to liberalise Australia’s defamation laws, what are the ethical problems in running stories that can damage the reputations of innocent people? And, 70 years after the world’s leading powers signed the Universal Declaration oAs major media companies push to liberalise Australia’s defamation laws, what are the ethical problems in running stories that can damage the reputations of innocent people? And, 70 years after the world’s leading powers signed the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, why are almost every one of its rules violated somewhere every day? Also, the white Christian vote is the key to Donald Trump’s survival. But with some fancy footwork by the Left, could this vote be up for grabs in 2020?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/december-5-2018/10585856
Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/december-5-2018/10585856ABC Radio National00:28:37Religious persecution highlighted in new report and the politics of Hinduism in the modern eraA new report has found evidence of significant religious freedom violations in 38 countries, including India, Pakistan, China and Africa. And in a new book, Indian politician, intellectual and former top UN official Shashi Tharoor argues that the caste syA new report has found evidence of significant religious freedom violations in 38 countries, including India, Pakistan, China and Africa. And in a new book, Indian politician, intellectual and former top UN official Shashi Tharoor argues that the caste system in India is breaking down. He writes that while Brahmins and the untouchables or Dalits, worship in the same temple in some states of India, there is still a long way to go because major reform is being blocked by Hindu nationalists.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/november-28-2018/10562320
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/november-28-2018/10562320ABC Radio National00:28:39Why a bridal magazine was shut down and the anti-slavery causeA wedding magazine which was intentionally excluding content about same-sex weddings was closed down recently. And forty million people are trafficked every year. While the criminal kingpins get the headlines, it’s often liberal, developed nations that reA wedding magazine which was intentionally excluding content about same-sex weddings was closed down recently. And forty million people are trafficked every year. While the criminal kingpins get the headlines, it’s often liberal, developed nations that reap a hidden benefithttp://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/november-21-2018/10517748
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/november-21-2018/10517748ABC Radio National00:28:38The danger of legalising euthanasia and the immigration wrestle in GermanyIn his new book, author Peter Kurti, argues that when society permits some of its citizens to be killed, it tears the fabric of community and threatens to put the culture itself to death. And three years ago, Europe took in a record number of migrants – mIn his new book, author Peter Kurti, argues that when society permits some of its citizens to be killed, it tears the fabric of community and threatens to put the culture itself to death. And three years ago, Europe took in a record number of migrants – more than a million. Mass migration then upended politics in Germany, Italy, Austria, Sweden. But what was the impact at the grassroots?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/2018-11-14/10495842
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/2018-11-14/10495842ABC Radio National00:28:40The power of extremism in Pakistan, what WW1 did to religion in Europe and Messianic Judaism in AustraliaExtremists in Pakistan are demanding the death of Asia Bibi and the judges who acquitted her - but how powerful are these mobs? Also, when the guns fell silent on Armistice Day, 1918, what had the so called great war done to faith in the heartland of westExtremists in Pakistan are demanding the death of Asia Bibi and the judges who acquitted her - but how powerful are these mobs? Also, when the guns fell silent on Armistice Day, 1918, what had the so called great war done to faith in the heartland of western Christianity? And, Messianic Jews define their controversial faith.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/november-7-2018/10473598
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/november-7-2018/10473598ABC Radio National00:28:39Can nationalism have an upside?The politics of identity – white identity – turns deadly in the United States. And can populism be decent?The politics of identity – white identity – turns deadly in the United States. And can populism be decent?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/october-30-2018/10451908
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/october-30-2018/10451908ABC Radio National00:37:51Keeping women out of temples, righteous gentiles, and reforming church lawThe row over a sacred Hindu temple, how the Christian Zionist movement influences presidents and prime ministers, and a call to reform church laws.The row over a sacred Hindu temple, how the Christian Zionist movement influences presidents and prime ministers, and a call to reform church laws.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/october-24-2018/10418620
Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/october-24-2018/10418620ABC Radio National00:28:27The Saudi challenge, measuring prosperity with a former Archbishop, and dealing with gay rights in religious schoolsInside Saudi Arabia - can a regime that still practices beheadings call itself reformist? And, is there a balance between the rights of faith-based schools and the gay students and teachers who work in them? Also, the former Archbishop of Canterbury says Inside Saudi Arabia - can a regime that still practices beheadings call itself reformist? And, is there a balance between the rights of faith-based schools and the gay students and teachers who work in them? Also, the former Archbishop of Canterbury says we need a new way to measure prosperity and well-being.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/october-17-2018/10387056
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/october-17-2018/10387056ABC Radio National00:28:26Blasphemy, tolerance, and the revolutionary saint RomeroIreland's referendum on blasphemy laws could trigger reform of blasphemy laws around the world. And, religious tolerance in Trump's America - some surprising findings. Also, spurned by two popes, Archbishop Oscar Romero, human rights hero of El Salvador, Ireland's referendum on blasphemy laws could trigger reform of blasphemy laws around the world. And, religious tolerance in Trump's America - some surprising findings. Also, spurned by two popes, Archbishop Oscar Romero, human rights hero of El Salvador, is to be made a saint next week by Pope Francis.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/g20-interfaith-summit/10359136
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:30:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/g20-interfaith-summit/10359136ABC Radio National00:28:36The German church scandal and removing the "seal of confession"German investigators have been left shaken by the scale of child abuse uncovered in a major internal report released recently, and Father Frank Brennan on Tasmanian jail terms for priests and other professional who fail to report child abuse.German investigators have been left shaken by the scale of child abuse uncovered in a major internal report released recently, and Father Frank Brennan on Tasmanian jail terms for priests and other professional who fail to report child abuse.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/october-3-2018/10329676
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/october-3-2018/10329676ABC Radio National00:28:27A historic deal and God is from BrazilIn a landmark deal the Vatican signed an agreement giving it a say in the appointment of bishops in China. And Catholic majority Brazil has a polarizing and populist election campaign under way where minority Pentecostals may determine the outcome.In a landmark deal the Vatican signed an agreement giving it a say in the appointment of bishops in China. And Catholic majority Brazil has a polarizing and populist election campaign under way where minority Pentecostals may determine the outcome.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/september-26-2018/10308234
Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/september-26-2018/10308234ABC Radio National00:28:28The true conservative traditionIf the polls are right, Labor’s poised for victory at the next federal election. But is there a philosophy to help guide it through government? And on what principles will a divided Liberal Party rebuild itself? Also, the stigma of seeking help for mentalIf the polls are right, Labor’s poised for victory at the next federal election. But is there a philosophy to help guide it through government? And on what principles will a divided Liberal Party rebuild itself? Also, the stigma of seeking help for mental illness in Australia’s religiously devout African communities.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/september-19-2018/10281614
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/september-19-2018/10281614ABC Radio National00:28:29Wrestling with transhumanism and the Vatican conspiracyThe next step in the evolution of humans, and how sexual abuse allegations are being weaponised in the Vatican.The next step in the evolution of humans, and how sexual abuse allegations are being weaponised in the Vatican.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/september-12-2018/10233744
Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/september-12-2018/10233744ABC Radio National00:28:26Why the celibate system should be changed Australia’s Catholic Church has signed up to almost every recommendation of the royal commission into child sexual abuse. Does its decision to hold out on two issues suggest the church is still in denial? And our focus on China wraps up with a look at theAustralia’s Catholic Church has signed up to almost every recommendation of the royal commission into child sexual abuse. Does its decision to hold out on two issues suggest the church is still in denial? And our focus on China wraps up with a look at the country’s religious minorities.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/september-5-2018/10183134
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/september-5-2018/10183134ABC Radio National00:28:26ScoMo's Pentecostalism, China's silent invasion, and the appeal of church for Chinese-AustraliansHow might the teachings of the Pentecostal church influence the new prime minister, the investigation into Chinese Communist Party infiltration in Australia, and what attracts Chinese-Australians to evangelicalism.How might the teachings of the Pentecostal church influence the new prime minister, the investigation into Chinese Communist Party infiltration in Australia, and what attracts Chinese-Australians to evangelicalism.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/august-29-2018/10177560
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/august-29-2018/10177560ABC Radio National00:28:27The voice of religion at the G20The G20 Interfaith Forum is now an annual event, organised by Griffith University. It takes place before every G20 and it aims to show governments how the world’s religions can help achieve the G20 goals.The G20 Interfaith Forum is now an annual event, organised by Griffith University. It takes place before every G20 and it aims to show governments how the world’s religions can help achieve the G20 goals.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/how-the-world%E2%80%99s-religions-can-help-achieve-the-g20-goals/10142888
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/how-the-world%E2%80%99s-religions-can-help-achieve-the-g20-goals/10142888ABC Radio National00:28:28The pastor at the centre of the Turkey row and is Liberalism dead?How an evangelical pastor got caught in Turkey's spat with the US. And, in his latest book author Patrick J. Deneen writes that of the three dominant ideologies of the twentieth century—fascism, communism, and liberalism—only the last remains. In an in-dHow an evangelical pastor got caught in Turkey's spat with the US. And, in his latest book author Patrick J. Deneen writes that of the three dominant ideologies of the twentieth century—fascism, communism, and liberalism—only the last remains. In an in-depth interview, presenter Andrew West asks the author of the provocative book ‘Why Liberalism Failed’, whether liberalism supplanted religion as the organising principle of the West. What then were the consequences?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/is-liberalism-dead/10123094
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/is-liberalism-dead/10123094ABC Radio National00:28:29The Pope ignites the death penalty debateThe Catholic Church has changed its position on capital punishment by declaring it to be "always wrong". The Pew Research Center finds that restrictions on religion have increased around the world. And do we need laws to regulate multiculturalism?The Catholic Church has changed its position on capital punishment by declaring it to be "always wrong". The Pew Research Center finds that restrictions on religion have increased around the world. And do we need laws to regulate multiculturalism?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/august-8-2018/10089970
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/august-8-2018/10089970ABC Radio National00:28:32The future of the Catholic ChurchThe first Plenary Council - the historic national gathering to consider the future of the Catholic Church in Australia, will be held in Adelaide in October 2020, and the planning has already begun.The first Plenary Council - the historic national gathering to consider the future of the Catholic Church in Australia, will be held in Adelaide in October 2020, and the planning has already begun.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/the-future-of-the-catholic-church/10058028
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/the-future-of-the-catholic-church/10058028ABC Radio National00:29:14Mike Pompeo on religious freedom, Kajsa Ekman on banning surrogate pregnancy, and the Iran factor in IndiaIn an exclusive interview, the U.S secretary of State, Mike Pompeo discusses the State Department's highest level global meeting on religious freedom. And, forty years ago, the world’s first baby was born through invitro fertilisation. It was ethically coIn an exclusive interview, the U.S secretary of State, Mike Pompeo discusses the State Department's highest level global meeting on religious freedom. And, forty years ago, the world’s first baby was born through invitro fertilisation. It was ethically controversial then. But today the debate is even more fraught because of surrogacy. Also, Iran's influence on India's Muslim population.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/mike-pompeo,-surrogacy,-iran,-india/10029362
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/mike-pompeo,-surrogacy,-iran,-india/10029362ABC Radio National00:28:22The 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae How Catholic women ignored the church’s ban on artificial contraception, and the Uniting Church approves same gender marriages.How Catholic women ignored the church’s ban on artificial contraception, and the Uniting Church approves same gender marriages.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/july-18-2018/9991754
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/july-18-2018/9991754ABC Radio National00:32:00A judge, an archbishop, and a princessJudge Brett Kavanaugh is Donald Trump’s nominee to the US Supreme Court and a popular choice among the President’s conservative base. And Peter Comensoli, the new Catholic archbishop elect of Melbourne on why the embattled Archbishop Philip Wilson needs tJudge Brett Kavanaugh is Donald Trump’s nominee to the US Supreme Court and a popular choice among the President’s conservative base. And Peter Comensoli, the new Catholic archbishop elect of Melbourne on why the embattled Archbishop Philip Wilson needs to step down. Also, how Buddhist ritual helped the Thai soccer team survive two weeks trapped in a flooded cave.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/july-11-2017/9972050
Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/july-11-2017/9972050ABC Radio National00:28:29Trump's Evangelical mess and the impact of Christianity on the worldHow the politics of division is forcing Christians to check their consciences, and a documentary series asks Christians to recognise the best – and worst – of their faith.How the politics of division is forcing Christians to check their consciences, and a documentary series asks Christians to recognise the best – and worst – of their faith.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/evangelical-dilemma-for-donald-trump/9938618
Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/evangelical-dilemma-for-donald-trump/9938618ABC Radio National00:37:34Duterte's God, when soccer can bring peace, and Indigenous recognition Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's rant about Adam and Eve, the importance of soccer in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians.Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's rant about Adam and Eve, the importance of soccer in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/june-27-2018/9915066
Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/june-27-2018/9915066ABC Radio National00:28:29Erdogan's Caliphate, the dark side of the sexual revolution, and the contribution of Muslims to AustraliaErdogan and the new Islamic caliphate, did the sexual revolution of the late 60s and 70s give free rein to the exploitation of girls in the Bohemian world of Australia’s artists, and a look at volunteering in Australia’s Muslim community.Erdogan and the new Islamic caliphate, did the sexual revolution of the late 60s and 70s give free rein to the exploitation of girls in the Bohemian world of Australia’s artists, and a look at volunteering in Australia’s Muslim community.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/june-20-2018/9890214
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/june-20-2018/9890214ABC Radio National00:28:28Freedoms and liberties in North KoreaCould North Korea be ready to liberalise religion, and the religious marketplace in Australia.Could North Korea be ready to liberalise religion, and the religious marketplace in Australia.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/june-13-2018/9865286
Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/june-13-2018/9865286ABC Radio National00:28:29King Charles III, the limits of identity politics, and the Bible in the Aboriginal Kunwinjku languageThe questions of religion surrounding the eventual coronation of King Charles III, Stan Grant on the stories of his grandfather, and a look at the first copies of the New Testament in the Aboriginal Kunwinjku language.The questions of religion surrounding the eventual coronation of King Charles III, Stan Grant on the stories of his grandfather, and a look at the first copies of the New Testament in the Aboriginal Kunwinjku language.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/june-6-2018/9833068
Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/june-6-2018/9833068ABC Radio National00:28:22Elections and religious symbologyReligious symbology in Turkey and Malaysia, and the woman tackling issues surrounding forced marriage in Britain.Religious symbology in Turkey and Malaysia, and the woman tackling issues surrounding forced marriage in Britain.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-30-2018/9816536
Wed, 30 May 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-30-2018/9816536ABC Radio National00:28:58Failure to deal with sexual abuse, that electrifying speech, and protecting religious freedomAdelaide’s archbishop Philip Wilson is found guilty, 34 Catholic bishops have offered their resignations in Chile, the sermon that divided a nation, and the submission of the Ruddock Review.Adelaide’s archbishop Philip Wilson is found guilty, 34 Catholic bishops have offered their resignations in Chile, the sermon that divided a nation, and the submission of the Ruddock Review.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-23-2018/9788404
Wed, 23 May 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-23-2018/9788404ABC Radio National00:31:21Indonesia’s agony and Israel at 70The deadliest bombings in Indonesia for more than a decade, and seventy years later - the story of Israel.The deadliest bombings in Indonesia for more than a decade, and seventy years later - the story of Israel.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-16-2018/9762476
Wed, 16 May 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-16-2018/9762476ABC Radio National00:28:22Religion and elections in Lebanon and the history of the Bible in AustraliaThe religions that make up Lebanon's elections, and the revelatory history of the Bible in AustraliaThe religions that make up Lebanon's elections, and the revelatory history of the Bible in Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-9-2018/9742220
Wed, 09 May 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-9-2018/9742220ABC Radio National00:28:22The citizenship saga in France, why being wealthy is tough, and a new kind of capitalismWhen refusing to shake hands during a naturalisation ceremony means you don't get your citizenship, why the ultra-rich are rushing to the therapist to examine their consciences, and Economist Muhammad Yunus on a new kind of capitalism.When refusing to shake hands during a naturalisation ceremony means you don't get your citizenship, why the ultra-rich are rushing to the therapist to examine their consciences, and Economist Muhammad Yunus on a new kind of capitalism.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-2-2018/9711002
Wed, 02 May 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/may-2-2018/9711002ABC Radio National00:33:24Can there ever be an ethical war?What happens when the soldiers who guard democracy lose their moral compass?What happens when the soldiers who guard democracy lose their moral compass?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/april-25-2018/9676554
Wed, 25 Apr 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/april-25-2018/9676554ABC Radio National00:31:17Sex, terrorism and abortionIs Pope Francis weakening the Catholic Church’s stand against abortion? And is there a link between sexual repression and religious terrorism?Is Pope Francis weakening the Catholic Church’s stand against abortion? And is there a link between sexual repression and religious terrorism?http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/april-18-2018/9667876
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/april-18-2018/9667876ABC Radio National00:28:21Commonwealth and Religion conference Andrew West broadcasts from the Commonwealth and Religion conference held at the Griffith University's Centre for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue in Brisbane.Andrew West broadcasts from the Commonwealth and Religion conference held at the Griffith University's Centre for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue in Brisbane.http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/april-11-2018/9638532
Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:30:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/religionandethicsreport/april-11-2018/9638532ABC Radio National00:28:22